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I'll be ordering a Herman Miller Embody when I get back from Vegas on the 7th, I'll let you guys know how it is when I get it. Found it for ~$1k online.

If it wasn't used on craigslist or something then you should be very concerned.

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06-27-2009 , 04:37 PM

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M2d

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Originally Posted by fanmail

Thanks for the info m2d, but unfortunately there aren't many (if any) places to try these chairs out in Kansas City. I'm really just trying to find the best chair for my height/back, then worry about price secondarily. That's why I want as much input as I can gather from 2p2 and other sources. Hopefully I order a chair that can be returned if it isn't a comfortable fit for me.

is chesterfield or clayton (missouri) or overland park (kansas) near you (no idea about midwest towns, sorry)? Relax the Back has retail outlets in those towns. the products they'll have on hand at any given store can be hit or miss sometimes, but there's a good chance you'll be able to sit in a few chairs to evaluate them.

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06-27-2009 , 05:04 PM

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skunkworks

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I bought a $300 Herman Miller chair (Equa XR?) from Costco and I love it.

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06-27-2009 , 06:01 PM

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Leveh

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Originally Posted by jsnipes28

umm link?

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Originally Posted by Ricky1231

If it wasn't used on craigslist or something then you should be very concerned.

http://www.csnchairs.com/asp/show_de...d=FR23-HML1302

Price just went up, it used to be ~$900 w/o the arms. Now $1100.

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06-28-2009 , 01:08 AM

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LuckyDevil

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Does anyone know of any stores in the Las Vegas/Henderson area that sell some of these higher end chairs? Thanks, i'm still new to the area.

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06-28-2009 , 10:23 AM

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fanmail

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Originally Posted by M2d

Overland Park is a part of KC, and I have been to that relax the back store. They had a Freedom Task chair, and several versions of Lifeform Ultimate Executive chairs. That's all I could sit in and that's why I asked about the Lifeform chairs earlier.

I thought the Lifeform exec was a little more comfortable than the freedom, which wasn't bad at all. They were both overpiced in my opinion. I only sat for about 15 minutes in each.

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07-01-2009 , 01:50 AM

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bigben762

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So after a day of use I would say the used steelcase leap is the best purchase I have made in quite a while. It is very comfortable and shows very few signs of use besides a few scratches on the base.

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07-10-2009 , 04:44 PM

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Bluffsalot83

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I got my steelcase leap today after reading all the great reviews and it feels really stiff to me for some reason... Am I doing something wrong?

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07-12-2009 , 03:53 PM

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cha59

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Originally Posted by Bluffsalot83

I got my steelcase leap today after reading all the great reviews and it feels really stiff to me for some reason... Am I doing something wrong?

The padding on the bottom of mine leaves something to be desired, but aside from that I love it. Is that what you mean by stiff?

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07-14-2009 , 02:37 PM

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siebenacht

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Finally i bought a new chair and im feeling like on dope.
Its a Viasit Linea (German Company). Highly ergonomic and
adjustable. Got it for 460 Euro with additional features.

http://www.viasit.de/en/products-amp-services/linea

Highly recommend it, since i had a lumbago last week after sitting
for years on cheap IKEA chair,

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Better spend 500 bucks on chair than thousands in rehab and operations.

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07-14-2009 , 05:54 PM

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Bluffsalot83

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Originally Posted by cha59

The padding on the bottom of mine leaves something to be desired, but aside from that I love it. Is that what you mean by stiff?

Yeah that's exactly what I meant.

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07-15-2009 , 03:16 PM

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bmxicle

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Anyone compared the balance and rhythm fabrics on the embody chair? I want to know if the balance fabric is worth the extra $200

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07-15-2009 , 03:24 PM

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I finally found a place in KC that offers Steelcase Leaps. I sat on one and its very comfortable. My order is placed, and I can't wait until I get it in a few days.

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07-21-2009 , 11:14 AM

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GutPunch

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Originally Posted by LucidDream

this isnt a deskchair but didnt want to make a new thread for reclining chairs.

does anyone one have the Human Touch Manual Perfect Chair? looks incredibly comfortable for getting on the laptop and grinding. the way the leg rest is on it makes it look way more comfortable for sitting w/ a laptop in my lap than normal reclining chairs where my i basically have to sit upright w/ my legs stretched straight out.

if anyone has it lmk what u think of it plz.

What do you think of this chair? Im thinking of getting one, but they seem really expensive..

Any reviews of people who have spent significant time in one of these chairs?

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07-22-2009 , 12:56 AM

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yellowdoyle

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Originally Posted by fanmail

I finally found a place in KC that offers Steelcase Leaps. I sat on one and its very comfortable. My order is placed, and I can't wait until I get it in a few days.

I am going to order a Steelcase Think tomorrow. I think my quote was for $625 + tax. I have the worst chair at home, and my work chair is not much better. I think if I own this chair 5 years it makes perfect sense.

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07-24-2009 , 02:51 PM

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Run It

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Originally Posted by Leveh

http://www.csnchairs.com/asp/show_de...d=FR23-HML1302

Price just went up, it used to be ~$900 w/o the arms. Now $1100.

You can get them on ebay for $1099 w/ free shipping and no tax, probably the base model w/ minimum upgrades. http://cgi.ebay.com/Embody-Chair-by-...3%3A1|294%3A50

Or an upgraded one w/ balance fabric and hardwood casters for $1229 w/ free shipping and no tax. http://cgi.ebay.com/Herman-Miller-EM...3%3A1|294%3A50

Has anyone felt the difference between the rhythm and the balance fabric?

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07-24-2009 , 08:07 PM

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Leveh

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Originally Posted by Run It

I've been wondering the same thing. I've got all my options picked out except for the fabric.

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07-26-2009 , 05:18 PM

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the glove

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Has anyone felt the difference between the rhythm and the balance fabric?

I spent some time trying to figure this out. First, I called an online store rep who had no idea. Then I called Herman Miller and spoke with a rep who, after getting some fabric samples, said that there was no difference in feel or quality- just a different appearance.

Why is the balance fabric $200 more? My current theory is that the Rhythm fabric is mainly an angle to allow online retailers to sell a similar, but not identical, Embody at a lower price (for example, B&M stores like DWR & Copenhagen do not offer Rhythm fabric).

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07-27-2009 , 03:41 AM

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BigPoppa

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Originally Posted by GutPunch

What do you think of this chair? Im thinking of getting one, but they seem really expensive..

Any reviews of people who have spent significant time in one of these chairs?

I spent about 20 minutes in one at a store, and it really did seem to be the "Perfect Chair".
Most comfortable I've ever been in my life.

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08-03-2009 , 01:50 AM

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cbax9888

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im looking for a new chair want to get the most comfortable for the money, looking to spend hopefully no more then 5hundo. Suggestions????

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08-03-2009 , 02:39 AM

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putdaWHUMPonum

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does anyone know what I should be paying for a steelcase leap?

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08-03-2009 , 02:53 AM

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putdaWHUMPonum

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I hate buying anything on ebay but I dont want to get completely owned on the price either, would I be a fish for buying this http://store.steelcase.com/go/produc...il/46216179CS/ from here?

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08-03-2009 , 02:26 PM

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putdaWHUMPonum

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nm I got that chair at a store in town for $900 today weeeeeeeeeee

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08-03-2009 , 06:46 PM

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George Jackson

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Originally Posted by putdaWHUMPonum

does anyone know what I should be paying for a steelcase leap?

i just got home from the showroom with my steel case leap. i paid $670 total.

I have been sitting in it for about 5 minutes now. its going to take getting used to. my old chair was a reclining living room chair.

Last edited by George Jackson; 08-03-2009 at 06:51 PM.